Composition:
Contains per ml:
Iron (as iron dextran) …………………………………………………………………… 200 mg
Solvents ad ………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 ml
Indications:
As an aid in the prevention and treatment of anemia in newborn piglets, due to iron deficiency.
Contraindications:
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Do not use in older pigs as ham staining may occur in animals over 4 weeks of age.
Special precautions for use
i. Special precautions for use in animals
It is advisable to stretch the skin at the injection site to minimise leakage after withdrawal of the needle. Observe aseptic precautions. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the medicinal to the animals.
Care should be taken to avoid accidental self-injection. In the event of accidental self-injection seek urgent medical attention.
Adverse reactions:
Occasional deaths have occurred in piglets following the administration of parenteral iron dextran preparations. These deaths have been associated with maternal dietary deficiency of vitamin E and/or selenium. In addition, occasional piglet deaths have been reported which have been attributed to an increased susceptibility to infection due to temporary blocking of the reticuloendothelial system by the iron dextran colloidal solution as it is being absorbed.
Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay:
Not applicable.
Dosage and Administration:
Piglets:
-Prevention: 1 mL intramuscularly at 1-3 days of age. The dosage may be repeated in 12 days if needed, or if weaning is delayed beyond 4 or 5 weeks and no source of iron fortified creep feed is supplied.
-Treatment: 2 mL intramuscularly followed by 2 mL one week later or use as recommended by your veterinarian.
Withdrawal periods:
For meat: 28 days.
Storage:
Store at room temperature (15℃-30℃). Protect from freezing.
Packing:
Vial of 100 ml.
